Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 147.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Taranaki · Taranaki
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M3.0 Earthquake near Taranaki (New Zealand)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Taranaki (New Zealand) on August 23, 2026 at 16:05 UTC. At around 147 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. New Zealand: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
b6e2ff6a4d3ffbfbb92783c16bb7bb955b4a2e5f
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
147.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 16:05:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.93870,
174.42340
Temperature
12.8°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
147.2 km
147.2 km — deeper than the regional average (70.9 km)
Regional average: 70.9 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Taranaki
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 34 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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